Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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